We are delighted that the University of Cumbria have embraced the BRIT 2021 Challenge and are championing the opportunity for students and staff to take part in order to support and improve young adult mental health throughout the UK.
We are most grateful to Professor Julie Mennell, Vice Chancellor of the University of Cumbria, for all her support over the past two years.
"Student wellbeing is very important to us at the University of Cumbria and we were delighted to host visits from The BRIT Founder, Phil Packer, at both our Lancaster and Ambleside Campuses where he met many of our students and staff. The university was pleased to take part in the BRIT Row Britannia Challenge, which included two teams of staff and students going head-to-head in the challenge of rowing 10 miles across Lake Windermere.
We look forward to the launch of the BRIT 2021 Challenge and the event taking place between now and 1st July 2021. With the opportunity to add miles to a university team target by walking, jogging, running, hand-cycling, cycling, in a wheelchair, rowing, paddling or swimming, there is scope and flexibility for students to take part on campus or at home.
We will encourage all of our students to participate as a way of improving their mental health and fitness, having fun and raising vital funds for charity.”
Professor Julie Mennell PhD
Vice Chancellor
University of Cumbria
It was a pleasure to visit the Lancaster campus last year as part of our BRIT 2020 Row Britannia Challenge and be welcomed by;
Emma Bales, Deputy Director of Student and Staff Services
Dr Louise Rowe, Principal Lecturer for Sport and Occupational Therapy
Dr Caroline Rouncefield, Senior Leadership Team Campus Lead for Lancaster
Kathryn Hoyle, Senior Lecturer of Sport, Physical Activity and Health
Jayne Pugh, Director of Marketing and Recruitment
Lynn Bewley, Strategic Communications and External Affairs Manager
Katie Mills, Media Manager
Joe Morrell, Welfare and Support Officer, University of Cumbria Students’ Union
Alison Gardner, Marketing Officer, Salt Ayre Leisure Centre
Liz Callan, Staff Health Advocate
Jane Eccles, Staff Health Advocate
Christine Bell, Staff Health Advocate
Carol Williamson, Staff Health Advocate
Fiona McGregor, Staff Health Advocate
Adrienne Waldie, Staff Health Advocate
Coady Scott, Student Corporate Health Champion
Daniel Sears, Student Corporate Health Champion
James Bonnick, Student Corporate Health Champion
Whilst in Cumbria, it was also a pleasure to visit the Ambleside campus and be welcomed by;
Prof Brian Webster-Henderson, Pro Vice Chancellor (Health, Environment & Innovation)
Lynn Bewley, Strategic Communications and External Affairs Manager
Julia Briggs, Sports Facilities Manager
Rob Wilson, Ambleside Campus Manager
Jamie McPhie, Satff Health Advocate
Joe Morrell, Welfare and Support Officer, University of Cumbria Students’ Union
Karen Barden, Marketing
Adam Davies, University of Cumbria Students' Union
The enthusiasm and kindness shown by students and staff at the University of Cumbria was tremendous and sincerely appreciated.
We are grateful to Emma Richardson , Head of the Vice Chancellor's Office and Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor and also to Neil Collins, Executive Assistant to the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Health) for all their assistance to coordinate our visits.
We wish everyone at the University of Cumbria taking part in the BRIT 2021 Challenge the best of luck with their 2,021 mile target and fundraising efforts.
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